In this world of appearances, who can tell me the true meaning? There are many who look like humans, but a real human being is nowhere to be found.

This powerful couplet speaks to the disillusionment of the modern world. The poet suggests that in a place filled with false idols or superficial representations (a 'totem temple'), questioning the true meaning is impossible. The world is crowded with images of humanity, but the real, authentic man—the genuine self—is nowhere to be found.